Blog 6) React Hooks

What have i learnt?

React Hooks are a new addition that joined the React family in version 16.8

Hooks allow the developer to use React features without the use of classes.

The beauty of Hooks are that they are optional, backwards comparable, don’t break your code

Why have i learnt it?

Even though Hooks are not required they do offer the ability to make complex components become more manageable by breaking down the component into smaller parts and bundle the related parts into their own groups.

How have i learnt it?

React is well documented and is really easy to learn though both tutorials and practical exercises.

What do you know now that you didn’t know before?

Hooks. When i first started to code with React I used a lot of components that reliable on props to call information into the components so that they could be rendered in the view. Classes where not to difficult to use but unfortunately trying to follow the data that is being used by each class and component can be confusing the m

What is the point?

Hooks may be new to the React family but as more developers start to incorporate them into their projects it will become a useful skill to have under our belt making us more valuable to potential employees

What will i do to fill in any gaps in my understanding?

There is only so much time we can spend in class learning React which has only scratch the surface as to what the language has to offer. With the addition of Hooks it is vital that we continue to learn through online tutorials and side projects.